The Origins Of Polish Socialism: The History And Ideas Of The First Polish Socialist Party 1878-1886
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At the turbulent crossroads of nationalism and radical ideology in late nineteenth-century Europe, The Origins of Polish Socialism presents a meticulous account of the birth and development of Poland's first organised socialist movement, tracing its ideological foundations and political struggles from 1878 to 1886. Lucjan Blit chronicles the key figures, debates, and events that shaped the First Polish Socialist Party, situating this formative period within the broader context of Tsarist oppression, Polish national identity, and the rising tide of European radical thought. Drawing on extensive archival research, Blit argues with scholarly precision that the Polish socialist movement was far more than a mere echo of its Western counterparts — it was a unique fusion of patriotic fervour and class consciousness forged under conditions of foreign domination. His authoritative and measured prose illuminates the ideological tensions that would define Polish left-wing politics for generations to come, raising compelling questions about the relationship between national liberation and socialist revolution that remain surprisingly resonant today.
Author: Lucjan Blit
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Cambridge University Press
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the turbulent crossroads of nationalism and radical ideology in late nineteenth-century Europe, The Origins of Polish Socialism presents a meticulous account of the birth and development of Poland's first organised socialist movement, tracing its ideological foundations and political struggles from 1878 to 1886. Lucjan Blit chronicles the key figures, debates, and events that shaped the First Polish Socialist Party, situating this formative period within the broader context of Tsarist oppression, Polish national identity, and the rising tide of European radical thought. Drawing on extensive archival research, Blit argues with scholarly precision that the Polish socialist movement was far more than a mere echo of its Western counterparts — it was a unique fusion of patriotic fervour and class consciousness forged under conditions of foreign domination. His authoritative and measured prose illuminates the ideological tensions that would define Polish left-wing politics for generations to come, raising compelling questions about the relationship between national liberation and socialist revolution that remain surprisingly resonant today.